Evolution through innovation

Over the span of two decades, the Ottawa region has evolved from a public sector-based community to a leading international high-tech centre.

During this period of rapid growth, many companies were formed “from scratch” and grew to be powerful multinational technology firms. Notable examples of such success stories include Mitel Corporation, Newbridge Networks and JDS Uniphase.

Today, the Ottawa region remains one of the fastest growing metropolitan economies in North America. The Conference Board of Canada has projected a GDP growth rate of approximately 16% for the region between 2000 to 2004.
The region’s economy has seven anchor industries:

Telecommunications

• Microelectronics
• Photonics
• Software development
• Life science research
• Tourism
• Professional services

An economic powerhouse that boasts a quality of life second to none, Ottawa is one of the world's most progressive centres for innovation.
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